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In Dreaming, Wake »
Cole listens. He finds the hurts he can help and he eases them. It does not matter where they come from. Whether it's pain in the White Spire, Skyhold, or even in the distant places of the Fade, where the barriers between Thedas and other worlds is very, very thin. (Sequel to "In Her Dreams", background Thane/FemShep)Mass Effect & Dragon Age, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 4, words: 7k+, favs: 16, follows: 20, updated: 1/4/2016 published: 11/18/2015
44Becoming Real »
"Mary" never spared a single thought to what she'd do after she saved Thane Krios' life. Nothing else had mattered to her and her dubious sanity had not stretched that far. However, now that she has done the near-impossible, she has to face the consequences of manipulating not only the Mass Effect universe at large, but Thane himself. (sequel to Tangled Threads of Reality)Mass Effect, T, English, Angst, chapters: 20, words: 15k+, favs: 19, follows: 38, updated: 12/1/2015 published: 11/2/2012, Thane K., J. Garson
118Underneath Things »
A delicate mission requires both a shinobi of the highest talent and a medical-nin capable of creating antidotes on the fly. Unfortunately, there's only a few medical-nin capable of filling that role - and only one that's available... Kakashi/TsunadeNaruto, T, English, Humor & Romance, chapters: 17, words: 22k+, favs: 94, follows: 80, updated: 12/30/2014 published: 12/30/2011, Kakashi H., Tsunade S.
8 In Her Dreams »
The dreams come more frequently now. Darkness, failure, loss. All of the things that Shepard can't afford to show in the light day swirl up and drag her down at night. And there's nothing she can do to fight that. And there's no one who can help her.Mass Effect & Dragon Age, K, English, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 13, follows: 8, updated: 12/19/2014 published: 12/5/2014
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves
[Spoilers - Takes Place After The Series Finale] Most of us don't get a lot of time to reflect on our choices, both conscious and unconscious. Savino is no exception. But then again, he's never been a very reflective man, has he?Vegas, K, English, Friendship, words: 1k+, favs: 4, follows: 1, 5/17/2013, Ralph L., Vincent S.
3 What Dreams May Come
Several weeks after the wedding, Geraldine learns why her new husband is so often reluctant to come to bed.Hobbit & Vicar of Dibley, K+, English, words: 472, favs: 2, follows: 2, 5/17/2013, Thorin, Geraldine G., Harry K.
1Getting a Second Opinion
Doctor Bertrin hadn't seemed too concerned as he encouraged the Knight to dig in tainted soil. Perhaps another doctor might have recommended a little more caution...Star Wars, K, English, words: 2k+, favs: 12, follows: 4, 11/7/2012, Jedi K., Doc
67The Death Metal in the Doctor »
The discovery of two bodies, buried 12 years ago in a suburban neighborhood, leads Booth and Brennan to some uncomfortable discoveries when it comes to their imprinted duckling.Bones, T, English, Mystery, chapters: 7, words: 7k+, favs: 67, follows: 143, updated: 7/19/2012 published: 12/14/2010, L. Sweets, S. Booth
12Tangling Threads of Reality »
There's no answer to the question of her sanity that she can trust. But, insane or insane, she has to have a purpose. So she decides that she's going to save a life. Just one life. OC insert POV, Thane-focus, no romanceMass Effect, K+, English, Tragedy, chapters: 21, words: 6k+, favs: 8, follows: 1, updated: 4/3/2012 published: 3/29/2012, Thane K.
12Walking Away »
Which is more important, the memories that you leave behind or the ones that you don't? It's a question both Thane and Shepard will have to answer. MASS EFFECT 3 SPOILERSMass Effect, K+, English, Romance, chapters: 2, words: 2k+, favs: 14, follows: 11, updated: 3/28/2012 published: 3/26/2012, Thane K., J. Garson
13 Trading Places »
Dr. Nicolas Rush desperately wants to get off of the planet he's been stranded on. Fortunately for him, if there's one thing that Rumpelstiltskin has learned to recognize, it's a desperate soul. SG:U right after JusticeStargate: Universe & Once Upon a Time, K+, English, Humor, chapters: 2, words: 1k+, favs: 9, follows: 31, updated: 3/15/2012 published: 3/7/2012, Dr. N. Rush, Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold
3The Perils of Imagining
Loose sequel to "The Perils of Dwelling". It had to happen eventually. Tsunade is faced with the ghost of her grandfather staring at her from the eyes of one of her ANBU.Naruto, K+, English, Family & Hurt/Comfort, words: 3k+, favs: 16, follows: 2, 1/31/2012, Yamato, Tsunade S.
2The Perils of Dwelling
"Missing" scene on the Tenchi Bridge Members of ANBU are always aware of their priorities, even when facing with their ghosts.Naruto, K, English, Angst, words: 622, favs: 7, follows: 2, 12/1/2011, Yamato
20Conversations We Never Had »
A chance encounter while exploring the Deep Roads has Varric Tethras looking at Hawke in an entirely different light. Here are the stories of the romance that could have been... Dragon Age II, A/U, FHawke/VarricDragon Age, T, English, Romance & Friendship, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 23, follows: 25, updated: 4/8/2011 published: 3/28/2011
23Of Paragons »
Three moments in time from both Marian Hawke's and Varric's point of view. Spoilers for the game's ending. FHawke/Fenric referenced, FHawke/Varric pre/post romance.Dragon Age, K+, English, Romance, chapters: 3, words: 5k+, favs: 27, follows: 33, updated: 3/18/2011 published: 3/16/2011, Hawke, Varric T.
5Nightmares »
Our heroes can battle Geth, conquer Collectors and defy secret organizations run by men with weird blue eyes. However, all of them must occasionally have their nightmares... Note: Nightmares are violent - hence the ratingMass Effect, T, English, Horror, chapters: 2, words: 1k+, favs: 3, follows: 2, updated: 12/22/2010 published: 4/2/2010, J. Garson
9Without Regrets »
There are things to consider before going into battle. As a squad of Migrant Fleet Marines goes out to confront the geth on a lonely outpost world, several of them have time to think about what they've left unsaid. Kal'Reeger/TaliMass Effect, K, English, Romance, chapters: 2, words: 3k+, favs: 10, follows: 16, updated: 12/21/2010 published: 8/9/2010, Kal'Reegar, Tali'Zorah
3Belated Mourning
"She talks, and he can't find any words to comfort her. There's just silence and the stone in his gut. He can't find any words to make this better. Nothing will make this better." Booth Introspection during that last scene in "Doctor in the Photo"Bones, K, English, Romance & Angst, words: 718, favs: 9, follows: 4, 12/14/2010, S. Booth, T. Brennan
8Within Reach »
Sometimes when she spoke with him she could feel a predatory edge tugging at her smile. She caught herself smirking and waiting for him to make a mistake...But she didn't know why. FShep/Jacob justification, FShep/Thane, then Jacob/Jack if you squintMass Effect, K+, English, Drama, chapters: 3, words: 3k+, favs: 2, follows: 5, updated: 7/18/2010 published: 7/15/2010, J. Garson, Jacob T.
44Of Clear Sight »
The aftermath of a battle leaves Garrus the chance to share a few things with Thane about Shepard. Curiosities are raised and answers are sought. Luckily, Thane is very good at finding people and he knows who he wants to ask ... FShep/ThaneMass Effect, K+, English, Drama, chapters: 4, words: 9k+, favs: 30, follows: 35, updated: 3/11/2010 published: 2/23/2010, Thane K., Kaidan A.